JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme, Exam Mode & Duration

JENPAS UG 2026 ( JENPAS UG )

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29 May '26

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 01:28 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

Overview

The JENPAS UG exam pattern 2026 will be released by the exam conducting body for the academic year 2026-27. The JENPAS UG exam pattern is expected to remain the same as the previous year. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is the official exam conducting body of the Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences Undergraduate (JENPAS UG) 2026. Candidates will have to refer to it in the official prospectus. The direct link to access the information bulletin will be provided below: 

Along with the JENPAS UG 2026 exam pattern, the JENPAS UG 2026 exam syllabus is another important factor that impacts exam preparation. Candidates are advised to carefully read and understand the JENPAS UG exam pattern and syllabus to know the complete details about the exam structure. Find out comprehensive details about the JENPAS UG exam here.

Also Read: Top Nursing & Paramedical Colleges Through JENPAS UG

 

Q:   How many papers are there in JENPAS (UG) Entrance Test?
A: 

JENPAS (UG)-2025 entrance test will consist of two papers namely, Paper-I (For all courses other than BHA) and Paper-II (For BHA only). Candidates will have to appear for both the exams. 

Q:   How many sections are there in the JENPAS UG entrance exam?
A: 

In JENPAS UG exam there will be five sections namely, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic English, and Logical Reasoning. In each section there will be 20 MCQs. Questions from the physics, chemistry, and biology section will be of 25 marks per section. Questions from English and LR will be of 20 marks per section. In all there will 100 questions of 115 marks.

Q:   Is JENPAS UG an easy or difficult entrance exam?
A: 

JENPAS UG is an offline (Pen & Paper Mode) entrance exam conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). As per exam analysis conducted for previous year exams, it is a moderately difficult exam. A good preparation strategy will help candidates appear for exam without much difficulty. JENPAS UG is conducted for duration of 1.5 hours each for 2 papers (each carries 50 questions). Candidates need to answer Multiple Choice Questions and medium of exam is both in English and Bengali language. 

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Q:   Is JENPAS UG an online exam or offline exam?
A: 

JENPAS UG is an offline exam that carries Multiple Choice Questions (Objective-type), in which four options are provided in each question. The question paper is provided in both English and Bengali. Candidates are given 90 minutes to solve the paper. Each candidate gets 2 marks correct answer, and for each wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted. 

Table of contents
  • JENPAS UG Exam Pattern Highlights 2026
  • All about the JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026
  • JENPAS UG Best Books for Preparation
  • JENPAS UG Previous Year Question Papers
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JENPAS UG Exam Pattern Highlights 2026

Refer to the below table for insight into JENPAS UG Exam Pattern highlights to have an idea of the entrance exam:

JENPAS UG Exam Particulars

JENPAS UG Exam Pattern

Exam Mode

Pen & Paper Based Offline Mode

No. of Questions

100

Questions Format

Multiple Choice Questions (Objective type)

Language

Bilingual (Bengali and English)

Total Sections

Five

Question in Each Section

20

Duration

90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)

Total Marks

115

Negative Marking

Yes (Category I questions)

No (Category II questions) 

Also Read: List of Top Government Colleges Accepting JENPAS UG Score

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions are asked in JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

In JENPAS UG entrance exam, there will be objective type questions. Candidates will be given MCQ-type questions with four options each. Out of the four options, only one option will be correct. In case the candidate choses the incorrect option, 0.25 mark (one-fourth mark) will be deducted. 

Q:   Will JENPAS UG exam be provided in Bengali language?
A: 

The JENPAS UG questions will be provided in both English and Bengali language (except Basic English and Logical Reasoning). Candidates will have to prepare for the exam accordingly.

Q:   Who sets the JENPAS UG exam pattern?
A: 

JENPAS UG exam pattern is decided by the exam conductinb body, West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). When the official notification is released, WBJEEB releases an exam prospectus in which the JENPAS UG exam pattern gets elaborated for the applicants. In case of any changes in the JENPAS UG exam pattern, WBJEEB will mention about it, in the exam prospectus. 

Q:   What is the JENPAS UG marking scheme?
A: 

There will be MCQs in the JENPAS UG exam. Each question will carry four options. Only one option will be correct. Correct response will yield 1 (one) mark for each question. The question paper will carry 100 questions of total 115 marks.

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All about the JENPAS UG Exam Pattern 2026

The JENPAS UG exam will have 100 objective-type questions. There will be four options against each question. The candidate will have to choose one correct option among the four choices. The UG level entrance exam will be conducted in pen and paper format (offline mode). A duration of 90 minutes (1.5 hours) will be allotted to attempt the exam. 

Also Read: JENPAS UG: Three-Week Preparation Plan, Exam Pattern, Tips to Succeed

JENPAS UG Marking Scheme 2026

As per the JENPAS UG marking scheme, a total of 115 marks will be divided among 100 questions. Further, there are two types of questions, Category I and Category II. There is no negative marking for Category II questions, whereas for other questions, there is a negative marking of 1/4 marks. Find out the JENPAS UG Marking Scheme for candidates' reference:

Subject

Total Questions

Total Marks

Physics

20

25

Chemistry

20

25

Biology

20

25

Basic English

20

20

Logical Reasoning

20

20

Total

100

115

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will I be able to change the responses once entered in the JENPAS UG OMR sheet?
A: 

Response marked in the JENPAS UG OMR sheet cannot be edited/changed/erased/modified. Filling the circle/bubble incompletely, filling with pencil, cross mark, tick mark, dot mark, circular mark, over writing, scratching, erasing, white ink, marking outside the circle/bubble etc. is not allowed to answer the questions.

Q:   Is there any negative marking in JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in JENPAS UG exam for category-II questions. In both paper I and paper II, there will be two categories of questions in the exam. The category-II questions will not attract any negative marking for the candidates. Salient features of category-II questions are: Candidates is free to choose one/more options. Not attempting the questions will lead to 0 marks. However, for Category I questions, - ¼ (25% negative) marks will be deducted for choosing incorrect options. 

Q:   What is the mode of answering question in the JENPAS UG entrance exam?
A: 

JENPAS UG entrance exam questions are to be answered on specially designed optical machine-readable response (OMR) sheet, which will be evaluated by Optical Mark Recognition method. Candidates will indicate response to the questions by darkening the appropriate circle/bubble completely with blue/black ink ballpoint pen.

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JENPAS UG Best Books for Preparation

JENPAS UG 2026 is a coveted entrance exam for which aspirants appear every year in the state of West Bengal. To ace the exam, it is important to know the right strategy and prepare for it accordingly. The right set of books to prepare for the JENPAS UG entrance exam will help the candidates fetch good merit in the exam.

Know the list of best books given below for the JENPAS UG exam preparation. Take a look at the list of the JENPAS UG best books:

JENPAS UG Preparation Books

Author

JENPAS(UG) Entrance Practice (BEN)

Santra Publication

GoTo Guide for JENPAS (UG) Paper I with Previous Year Solved Papers | West Bengal Joint Entrance Nursing, Paramedical & Allied Sciences

Disha Experts 

JENPAS-UG [4th Edition] Paper - 1, Category -1 & Category-2

Goutam Kr. Bose, Alok Maity, and Chandan Mondal 

RAY O MARTIN JENPAS- UG CRACKER (16000+ QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS)

Debanjan Mondal, Nilanjan Mondal 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it mandatory to appear for the mock tests to prepare for the JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

Appearing for the JENPAS UG mock tests will strengthen the exam preparation. It will aid candidates analyse their strength and weakness in the areas which needs improvement. JENPAS UG mock tests will also guide candidates regarding their plan of action to score high percentile in the exam.

Q:   Are there any books available for JENPAS UG exam preparation?
A: 

Yes, there are multiple books available for the JENPAS UG exam preparation. Candidates can refer to the list of books mentioned below to prepare for the entrance:

1. RAY O MARTIN JENPAS- UG CRACKER (16000+ QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS)

2. JENPAS (UG) Entrance Practice (BEN)

3. JENPAS-UG [4th Edition] Paper - 1, Category -1 & Category-2

4. GoTo Guide for JENPAS (UG) Paper I with Previous Year Solved Papers | West Bengal Joint Entrance Nursing, Paramedical & Allied Sciences

Q:   Can I refer to the JENPAS UG previous year question papers to prepare for the exam?
A: 

Yes, the JENPAS UG previous year question papers are easily available for the exam preparation. Candidates will be able to find them on the Shiksha website. They are freely available for download. The JENPAS UG previous year question papers will help candidates understand the exam expectations and difficulty level.

Q:   Is it important to refer books to prepare for the JENPAS UG exam?
A: 

Books are a trusted source of exam preparation. As WBJEEB does not release any official syllabus for the exam preparation, the JENPAS UG exam preparation books provide ample study learning material to prepare for the exam. However, candidates can thoroughly revise Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus to appear for the exam.

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JENPAS UG Previous Year Question Papers

The WBJEEB releases the JENPAS UG Previous Year Question Papers on the official website for candidates who want to prepare for the upcoming attempt. Candidates can check and download the JENPAS UG Previous Year Papers to practice for the exam. They are quite helpful in enabling the aspirants understand the exam pattern and the difficulty level. 

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Answered a month ago

The last date of JENPAS UG 2026 registration was April 18, 2026. Candidates could register and apply online by visiting the official website of the exam.

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Anangsha B

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Answered a month ago

There is no limit on the number of attempts for JENPAS UG. Candidate can take the JENPAS UG exam for multiple time provided he or she fulfill the eligibility criteria.

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Virajita Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the JENPAS UG admit card using the process shared below-

  • Visit the official website- wbjeeb.nic.in.
  • Click on the admit card link.
  • Enter the login details.
  • Download the admit card.
  • Take its printout.

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Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The JENPAS UG admit card 2026 has not been released yet. The WBJEE will issue the admit card on May 29, 2026. Candidates can download the hall ticket using their login details.

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Satyendra Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The JENPAS UG registration fees differ for reserved and unreserved categories. Have a look at the fee details below-

CategoryFee (for Paper I)Fee (for Paper I & Paper II)
General/ EWSINR 500INR 800
SC/ ST/ OBC-A/ OBC-BINR 400INR 650

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Rashmi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The WBJEEB has announced the tentative JENPAS UG exam date 2026. The exam will be held on June 7, 2026 for admissions to BSc Nursing and Paramedical UG Courses.

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Mukul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can fill the JENPAS UG application form using the process shared below-

  • Visit wbjeeb.nic.in.
  • Click on the registration link.
  • Register by entering the required details.
  • Fill the UG application form.
  • Upload the documents.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Save and submit the application form.

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Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The WBJEEB announced the JENPAS UG 2026 registration dates on its website. The process began on March 24, 2026. The last date to register for the exam was April 18, 2026.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The WBJEEB released the JENPAS UG application form on March 24, 2026. The last date of application was April 18, 2026. The registration window was available online at wbjeeb.nic.in.

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Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6

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